Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books