Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education