Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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