Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research