Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education