Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book