Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology