Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)