Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book