Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program