Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses