Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education