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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit