Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning