Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course