Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education