Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition