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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources