Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology