Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education