Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs