Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs