Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs