Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources