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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses