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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses