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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course