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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)