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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education