Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology