Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book