Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education