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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit