Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology