Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning