Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education