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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses