Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory