Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology