Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course