Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University