Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education