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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education