Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources