Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs