Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses