Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc