Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology