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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free