Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)