Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)