Learn more about the fascinating 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 massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)