Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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