Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses