Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources