Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education