Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book