Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit