Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. 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 courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning