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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List