Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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