Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education