Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources