Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)