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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books