Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources