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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book