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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources