Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education