Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources