Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)