Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)