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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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