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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs