Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book