Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs