Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education