Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices