Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course