Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course