Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses