Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)