Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course