Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit