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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses