Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education