Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)