Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology