Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)