Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology