Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses