Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses