Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education