Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video