Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology