Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs