Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)