Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course