Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video