Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education