Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning