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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book