Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course