Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book