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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education