Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology