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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution