Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc