Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices