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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book