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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit