Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses