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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course