Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology