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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)