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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution