Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)