Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course