Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education