Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices