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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs