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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book