Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)