Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc