Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology