Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs