Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book