Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course