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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)