Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education