Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses