Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book