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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses