Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs