Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses