Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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