Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning