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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs