Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses