Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Definition