Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Blended Learning