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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course