Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books