Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education