Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)