Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)