Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs