Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources