Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education