Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit