Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)