Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources