Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course