Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course