Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book