Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)