Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)