Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology