Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning