Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education