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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources