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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs