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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology