Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research