Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology