Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs