Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List