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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education