Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses