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 relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses