Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit