Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book