Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education