Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy