Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses