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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses