Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning