Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition