Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology