Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)