Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology