Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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