Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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