Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education