Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs