Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course