Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning