Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices