Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning