Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs