Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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