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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses