Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education