Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education