Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video