Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources