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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)