Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)