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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education