Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education