Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology