Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video