Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses