Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning