Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)