Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)