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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses