Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video