Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution