Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources