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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning