Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources