Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning