Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources