Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course