Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources