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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course