Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology