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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution