Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)