Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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