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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)