Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education