Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education