Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc