Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses