Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs