Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses