Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs