Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research