Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning