Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational