Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)