Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology