Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University