Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research