Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc