Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology