Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC