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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book