Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)