Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education