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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book