Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning