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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)