Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning