Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research