Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course