Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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