Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video