Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses