Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology