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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University