Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education