Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC