Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course