Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)