Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC