Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book