Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses