Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology