Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education