Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs