Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology