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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)