Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)