Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs