Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University