Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology