Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses