Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning