Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education