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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course