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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book