Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education