Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC