Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)