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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology