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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources