Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books