Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology