Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video