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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course