Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education