Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)