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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices