Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)