Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses