Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. 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. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free