Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)