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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses