Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution