Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses