Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses