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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs