Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books