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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology