Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education