Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology