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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video