Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)