Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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