Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course