Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning