Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Digital Teaching Platform