Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book