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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses