Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book