Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University