Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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