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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)