Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book