Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs