Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course