Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)