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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)