Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education