Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book