Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program