Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory