Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs