Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons