Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs