Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources