Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)