Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source