Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)