Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning