Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources