Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education