Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources