Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning