Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University