Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources