Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources