Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses