Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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