Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology