Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video