Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book