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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses