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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources