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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books