Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book