Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)