Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)