Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)