Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning