Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)