Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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