Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List