Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University