Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning