Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs