Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources