Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education