Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education