Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses