Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition