Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs