Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book