Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology