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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses