Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education