Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning