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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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