Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources