Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)