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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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