Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education