Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)