Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)