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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book