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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education