Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution