Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology