Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)