Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs