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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs