Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses