Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book