Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book