Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)