Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning