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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs