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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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