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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free