Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education