Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)