Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program