Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit