Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources