Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education