Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs