Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs