Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program