Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)