Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)