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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources