Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)