Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC