Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc