Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit