Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs