Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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