Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)