Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology