Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education