Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course