Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses