Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education