Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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