Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution