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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs