Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices