Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology