Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources