Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)