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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course