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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. 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. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education