Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education