Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Educational