Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses