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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Educational Courses