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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc