Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently 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 many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book