Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education