Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book