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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)