Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology