Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book