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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List