Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning