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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Definition