Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book