Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video