Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books