Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs