Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books