Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources