Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education