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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course