Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education