Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs