Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs