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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program