Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology