Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course