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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)