Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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