Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)