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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources