Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)