Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course