Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs