Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology