Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education