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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses