Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses