Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses