Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy