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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources