Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources