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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC