Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology