Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology