Find out more about this 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 (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education