Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)