Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new 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 talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources