Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory