Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning