Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video