Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book