Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course