Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course