Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources