Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology