Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education