Find out more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)