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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)