Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Technology-enhanced Learning