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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses