Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses