Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course