Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education