Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education