Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education