Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book