Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)