Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit