Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology