Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course