Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book