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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)