Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book