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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform