Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)