Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology