Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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