Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course