Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)