Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education