Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses