Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book