Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses