Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology