Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)