Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology