Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education