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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses