Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books