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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education